Obituary of Benjamin P. Lowers

LOWERS, Benjamin P., Jr. of Mantua on March 10, 2006. Aged 82 years. Born and raised in Oil City, PA, Ben graduated from Oil City High School in 1941. He also received a Bachelor?s Degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University, as well as a Master?s Degree in Soil Mechanics from the University of Michigan. Ben was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WW II on the Naval Destroyer Escort Solar. He was a member of DESA Destroyer Escort Sailor Association of New Jersey. Ben was a Licensed Professional Engineer. For many years, he was the Eastern Regional Manager/Assistant Vice President for Raymond Concrete Pile Co. in New York. After retiring, Ben continued to work as the Eastern Division Manager for DYWIDAG Systems International in Lincoln Park, NJ. For the past 10 years, Ben was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Woodbury Heights, where he was active with the ?Prime Timers?. He was also a Mason with the Racquet River Masonic Lodge # 213 in Canton, NY. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, which included touring through South America and cruising to the Artic Circle. He was an avid amateur sailor and enjoyed sailing off Martha?s Vineyard. Ben also enjoyed collecting fine clocks. Ben will be remembered for his strong work ethic in his profession, as well as at home with his family. He truly enjoyed tackling the challenges of any task. Beloved husband for 58 years of Betty Jane Nee Allgaier. Devoted father of Nancy Lowers of Hamden, CT, Amy Stephen Maurer of Bexley, OH, and Allison Charles O?Loughlin of Merchantville, NJ. Loving grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Horace R. Lowers of Huntsville, AL. Funeral Service TUES. 11 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Woodbury Heights, 333 Elm Avenue, Woodbury Heights, NJ. Interment Thursday 2 PM in Hillside Cemetery, South Weare, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Gloucester County, Inc., 305 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071 or Heifer International, 216 Wachusett St., Rutland, MA 01543. ?The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home?®